Arijit Singh (Hindi:अरिजित सिंह; born 25 April 1987 in Murshidabad, India) … Read Full Bio ↴Arijit Singh (Hindi:अरिजित सिंह; born 25 April 1987 in Murshidabad, India) is an Indian playback singer whose songs have been featured in recent Bollywood movies. He was one of top six contestants in reality-singing series, Fame Gurukul in 2005 and became an assistant to music director Pritam.

Singh is a trained classical singer who has performed in many stage shows. His career as a playback singer started when he participated in a singing reality show called Fame Gurukul (2005), while still in college. Although he did not win the competition, his participation garnered respect and love from fans. He went on to win a subsequent reality show called 10 ke 10 le gaye dil with the help of audience votes. Shankar Ehsaan Loy gave Arijit the first break on one of their songs called "All For One" from High School Musical 2 (Vol 1) album.

Bas Ek Baar
Arijit Singh Lyrics

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Tum Kaho Toh Mar Mitenge,
Bas Kaho, Bas Haan Kaho,

Meri Saanse Gin Rahi Hai,
Pal Do Pal, Bas Pal Do Pal,
Tum Na Ho Agar Toh Kaisa Safar.

Instrumentals,

Bas Ek Baar Dekh Loon Tumhe,
Bas Ek Bar Choom Loon Tumhe,
Saanse Na Rahe,
Yaadein Na Rahe.

Is Pyar Mein Apna Sab Mar Mita,
Jo Kuch Huwa,
Dil Ka Kasoor Tha,
Tera Manzar Mera Jahaan,
Toh Jhoota Hi Sahi,
Bas Ek Baar Pyar Karle.

Instrumentals,

Bas Ek Baar Dhoond Loon Tumhein,
Bas Ek Bar Keh Doon Tumhein,
Saansein Na Rahein,
Yaadein Na Rahein,
Saanse Na Rahein, Yaadein Na Rahein .

Bas Ek Bar Dekh Loon Tumhe,
Bas Ek Bar,

Saansein Na Rahe,
Yaadein Na Rahe.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Arijit Singh's song "Bas Ek Baar" express the intense longing of the singer for his loved one. He is willing to die for her and wants her to reciprocate his feelings. The lyrics "Tum Kaho Toh Mar Mitenge, Bas Kaho, Bas Haan Kaho" (If you say, I will die for you, just say yes) reveal the passion of the singer for his beloved. He is ready to sacrifice everything for her.

The singer seems to be living in the moment, savouring every breath with his love. The lyrics "Meri Saanse Gin Rahi Hai, Pal Do Pal, Bas Pal Do Pal, Tum Na Ho Agar Toh Kaisa Safar" (I am counting my breaths, moment by moment, if you are not with me, then what is the meaning of this journey) suggest that the singer only wants his love to be with him. He doesn't care about anything else as long as she is there beside him. He wants to kiss her and embrace her for once before he dies.

The lyrics are full of intense longing and passion. They convey the depth of the singer's love for his partner. The singer wants his love to reciprocate and love him the way he loves her. Ultimately, the message of the song is that love is worth dying for.

Line by Line Meaning

Tum Kaho Toh Mar Mitenge, Bas Kaho, Bas Haan Kaho,
I am willing to do whatever you say, even if it means giving my life for you. Just say the word and I will comply.

Meri Saanse Gin Rahi Hai, Pal Do Pal, Bas Pal Do Pal, Tum Na Ho Agar Toh Kaisa Safar.
I am counting my breaths, living moment to moment. Without you, life's journey is meaningless and bleak.

Bas Ek Baar Dekh Loon Tumhe, Bas Ek Bar Choom Loon Tumhe, Saanse Na Rahe, Yaadein Na Rahe.
I just want to see you once and kiss you passionately. Even if I die after that, my memories will live on.

Is Pyar Mein Apna Sab Mar Mita, Jo Kuch Huwa, Dil Ka Kasoor Tha, Tera Manzar Mera Jahaan, Toh Jhoota Hi Sahi, Bas Ek Baar Pyar Karle.
In this love, I have lost everything that I had. Whatever happened was due to the fault of my heart. Your presence in my life is my world, even if it's just a delusion. Just love me once, even if it's fake.

Bas Ek Baar Dhoond Loon Tumhein, Bas Ek Bar Keh Doon Tumhein, Saansein Na Rahein, Yaadein Na Rahein, Saanse Na Rahein, Yaadein Na Rahein.
Just once, let me find you and tell you how I feel. Even if I lose my breath and memories do not remain.

Bas Ek Bar Dekh Loon Tumhe, Bas Ek Bar, Saansein Na Rahe, Yaadein Na Rahe.
Just once, I want to see you and have that moment be frozen in time, even if it means passing away after that.

Writer(s): rahul bhatt

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